About CoRE-Math
CoRE-Math — the Africa–Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Mathematics — is a collaboration between mathematics departments and research environments in Africa and Europe.
CoRE-Math works to strengthen research and higher education in the mathematical sciences through long-term Africa–Europe collaboration. It brings together universities, research groups, networks and partner organisations and provides a platform for research collaboration, postgraduate education, institutional development, and engagement with industry and society.
CoRE-Math is one of the Clusters of Research Excellence established by the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities.
Background
CoRE-Math was established in 2024 as an ARUA–The Guild Cluster of Research Excellence. It builds on more than three decades of collaboration in mathematics between African and European universities, including the Eastern Africa Universities Mathematics Programme (EAUMP), long-term ISP support, Sida-supported bilateral research programmes, and Nordic–African university partnerships.
Our goal
Building sustainable and internationally connected environments for research and higher education in the mathematical sciences through long-term Africa–Europe collaboration.
What we do
Research collaboration
CoRE-Math connects researchers and research environments across Africa and Europe through research groups, fellowships, research visits, workshops, joint publications and collaborative projects.
Postgraduate education and training
It supports postgraduate education through schools, fellowships, mobility and collaboration in MSc, PhD and postdoctoral training, including shared supervision and research exchange.
Institutional development and partnerships
The Cluster supports institutional development through collaboration among member universities, exchange of experience, and partnerships and networks across Africa and Europe.
Mathematics in industry and society
It connects mathematicians and students with external organisations through contact workshops, Modelling Weeks and Study Groups with Industry to explore problems where mathematics can contribute.
Gender and inclusion
CoRE-Math works to broaden participation and strengthen gender equality and inclusion in research, education and network activities, with particular attention to women in the mathematical sciences.
Communication, conferences and outreach
Through communication, conferences and outreach, CoRE-Math shares results, supports exchange across the network, and increases the visibility of mathematical research and collaboration.
Network & Partnerships
CoRE-Math brings together eight African and nine European universities and works with mathematical organisations, networks and other strategic partners.
Organisation
CoRE-Math is co-led by Makerere University and Uppsala University. The Steering Committee consists of the Co-Leads and node coordinators and is responsible for major decisions. A smaller Management Team coordinates ongoing activities, supported by working groups in specific areas.
Further information
Official documents, reports and other resources relating to CoRE-Math are available on the Resources page.